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Bobs

Bobs
By Essence · Updated October 30, 2020
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Let Loose

To get this look, try hot rollers or a large-barrel curling iron. Before applying heat, deep-treat your hair with Leonor Greyl Huile de Palme.

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Peter Buckingham
02
Legends of the Fall

For star style, add volume or length in an instant with a customized fall or hairpiece.

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Carlo Dalla Chiesa
03
Bobbed and Beautiful

A long, layered bob defines office chic. Nioxin Smoothing Reflectives Silk Elixer repairs and prevents styling damage.

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Fabrice Trombert
04
Easy Breezy

Light layers and highlights give a basic bob movement and definition. Control flyaways with Citre Shine Texture Play Defining CrËme.

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Ondrea Barbe
05
Such a Tease

Pump up the volume by cutting layers beneath the crown and backcombing to create a little lift. Paul Mitchell Daily Boost Root Lifter can be used to create height.

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Fabrice Trombert
06
Ride the Wave

Sebastian Shaper Brushable Styling Hairspray works well when creating romantic, touchable curls.

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Fabrice Trombert
07
Frizz-Free

Use Weightless Anti-Frizz Serum for a sleek finish.

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Alex Beauchesrie
08
Flip Out

After setting hair with Motion’s Foaming Wrap Lotion, add a side part for more fullness at the crown and flat-iron into wispy layers.

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Haitem
09
Mix It Up

Update your bob with a few well-placed highlights. TIGI Bed Head Girl Toys Shine Serum adds a lightweight shine.

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Haitem
10
Roll Out

A kiss of color and an easy roller set take this bob from basic to bold. Kera Care Setting Lotion will help hold curls in place.

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Paul Sunday
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Twist and Roll

For this look, take the front portion of your hair (about three inches in width, two inches in thickness) and twist it up. Apply Terex Life Drops to moisturize hair before styling.

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Carlo Dalla Chiesa